I have one. Bought it back in October. It doesn't have enough of a concentrated wavelength to completely remove male facial hair, but it slows down the growth and thins it out a bit. Just don't use it above the cheek bones, and shield your eyes.

For body hair, it works. But not as fast as going to a dermatologist and having a "real" laser used. When I picked mine up I got a full box of cartridges as well, and I still have not used them all. Chest, belly, and arm hair are virtually non existent.

I stopped using it on my face, as I was afraid that it would lighten some of the hair there and make it necessary for those to be treated with electrolysis.

It's an IPL with a curiously powerful pulse. Your milage may vary as far as effectiveness, but it will take a lot longer than going to a professional. Also, don't forget that the hair follicles awaken in cycles, so it will take literally months of treatments before things stop "growing back".

A tip: keep an eyeglass lens cloth handy. If you smell burning hair wipe the lens to get the carbon off, otherwise it loses intensity.

Quote from: TaoRaven on June 10, 2014, 11:38:49 AM
I have one. Bought it back in October. It doesn't have enough of a concentrated wavelength to completely remove male facial hair, but it slows down the growth and thins it out a bit. Just don't use it above the cheek bones, and shield your eyes.

For body hair, it works. But not as fast as going to a dermatologist and having a "real" laser used. When I picked mine up I got a full box of cartridges as well, and I still have not used them all. Chest, belly, and arm hair are virtually non existent.

I stopped using it on my face, as I was afraid that it would lighten some of the hair there and make it necessary for those to be treated with electrolysis.

It's an IPL with a curiously powerful pulse. Your milage may vary as far as effectiveness, but it will take a lot longer than going to a professional. Also, don't forget that the hair follicles awaken in cycles, so it will take literally months of treatments before things stop "growing back".

A tip: keep an eyeglass lens cloth handy. If you smell burning hair wipe the lens to get the carbon off, otherwise it loses intensity.

well my facial hair is actually pretty thin, but how much shaving time does it cut down by? if i only have to do it once a week than i'll be fine for now until i save enough for electro lol

well, I am at the point where I just quickly go over my chin and upper lip with an electric razor when I get out of the shower.

Over time, you will notice where patches of hair just stop growing back. But it takes months of treatments, every two weeks.

Quote from: TaoRaven on June 10, 2014, 08:25:39 PM
well, I am at the point where I just quickly go over my chin and upper lip with an electric razor when I get out of the shower.

Over time, you will notice where patches of hair just stop growing back. But it takes months of treatments, every two weeks.

that i know lol. i hear for facial hair to completely disappear, it'll take at least a year or more even with electro